The first day of our winter vacation was for making time and distance. The choice this AM was to turn left and head for the Grand Canyon or right and head for Big Bend. With the forecast showing clouds and rain in the Arizona Strip we added some warm weather clothes to our bags and…
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Cooking, Hot Springs
New Blog Categories
by tomas •
In an effort to share more from our adventures I am adding two additional categories to the blog. We will now be discussing the hot springs we visit and the food we cook. On most of our trips we look to visit at least one hot spring. Unbiased information about hot springs seems to be…
Trip Reports
2010 Winter Vacation Planned
by tomas •
For our winter 2010 trip we will be heading to Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in the Arizona Strip. The plan is to follow the North Rim as closely as possible from the Arizona / Nevada border to Toroweap. It should take 6 days to drive from Saint George, Utah to Pipe Springs National Monument in…
Suspension
Suspension Refinements
by tomas •
With our new build there are modification that are not working out right. With the our All Pro Off-Road suspension I found the read springs to be to soft for the load that we carry. All Pro makes a heavier spring (20% stiffer that stock) with a little more lift. Earlier this week I received a new set…
Trip Reports
Moab Fall 2010 – Behind Arches – Day 2
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After a pleasant night in the Salt Vally it was time to get out of the warm bag and get moving. I started the day with an easy breakfast of hot cereal and tea. Our camp was along a jeep trail that appears to head towards the back side of arches near Eagle Park. With…